Therapists in San Diego, CA
With a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, I support individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. Using CBT and DBT, I help clients manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationships in a compassionate, supportive space that fosters growth and lasting change. LMFT in California. My approach combines compassion with evidence-based care. Using CBT and DBT, I help clients understand and change unhelpful patterns, develop healthier coping skills, and build emotional balance. Each session is tailored to your unique goals in a safe, supportive environment.
With a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, I support individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. Using CBT and DBT, I help clients manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationships in a compassionate, supportive space that fosters growth and lasting change. LMFT in California. My approach combines compassion with evidence-based care. Using CBT and DBT, I help clients understand and change unhelpful patterns, develop healthier coping skills, and build emotional balance. Each session is tailored to your unique goals in a safe, supportive environment.
I’m Allyson Moncada, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. While I was blessed in many ways growing up, I also faced hardships at a young age. Reflecting on my experiences and my desire to help others led me to become a therapist. I connect deeply with clients and focus on providing empathy and understanding while offering directive feedback and evidence-based strategies. I strive to stay attuned, supporting and gently challenging clients throughout the therapy process.
I’m Allyson Moncada, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. While I was blessed in many ways growing up, I also faced hardships at a young age. Reflecting on my experiences and my desire to help others led me to become a therapist. I connect deeply with clients and focus on providing empathy and understanding while offering directive feedback and evidence-based strategies. I strive to stay attuned, supporting and gently challenging clients throughout the therapy process.
Welcome! If you are struggling with daily stressors, the state of the world or traumatic experiences, I welcome you to contact me to explore how I can support and help in your healing.
Therapy is a space dedicated to exploring your life and mind with the hope of something brighter and lighter. It is to alleviate that tension that may have been weighing you down for some time.
Welcome! If you are struggling with daily stressors, the state of the world or traumatic experiences, I welcome you to contact me to explore how I can support and help in your healing.
Therapy is a space dedicated to exploring your life and mind with the hope of something brighter and lighter. It is to alleviate that tension that may have been weighing you down for some time.
Working together to determine and achieve your goals is my primary objective as your psychologist. When you arrive at my office you will be warmly welcomed into a space where you can decompress. I am committed to being accessible and feel honored by the opportunity to help you through this process. My office space is private, quiet, and welcoming and is centrally located near I-15. My roots in marriage, family, and child therapy, combined with a focus on cognitive behavioral interventions, will provide you the skills to navigate your obstacles.
Working together to determine and achieve your goals is my primary objective as your psychologist. When you arrive at my office you will be warmly welcomed into a space where you can decompress. I am committed to being accessible and feel honored by the opportunity to help you through this process. My office space is private, quiet, and welcoming and is centrally located near I-15. My roots in marriage, family, and child therapy, combined with a focus on cognitive behavioral interventions, will provide you the skills to navigate your obstacles.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience, I work from a systems lens, focusing on behaviors and patterns, and using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles to help my clients become free from excess stress, anxiety and behaviors that hold them back from living their best lives. While I've worked with all age groups and across various symptoms - my current clients are adults 18-65 dealing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-improvement.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience, I work from a systems lens, focusing on behaviors and patterns, and using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles to help my clients become free from excess stress, anxiety and behaviors that hold them back from living their best lives. While I've worked with all age groups and across various symptoms - my current clients are adults 18-65 dealing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-improvement.
Gina Biagini-French completed her graduate degree in Marriage and Family Counseling in 1996 and was licensed in 2000. She has been working in the field of Social Work and Counseling since 1990. Gina treats clients from all backgrounds with a variety of clinical concerns, and has worked in various nonprofit, university and elementary school settings.
Gina Biagini-French completed her graduate degree in Marriage and Family Counseling in 1996 and was licensed in 2000. She has been working in the field of Social Work and Counseling since 1990. Gina treats clients from all backgrounds with a variety of clinical concerns, and has worked in various nonprofit, university and elementary school settings.
I’m Savarra. I work with adults who want a deeper understanding of their emotional world and how their lived experiences shape the way they relate to themselves and others. My approach is collaborative and supportive, helping clients build self-awareness, emotional resilience, and meaningful change. My approach to care is collaborative and empowering. I work with clients to clarify their goals, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools that support emotional growth and meaningful change. Therapy is a supportive partnership where your lived experience, values, and strengths guide our work together.
I’m Savarra. I work with adults who want a deeper understanding of their emotional world and how their lived experiences shape the way they relate to themselves and others. My approach is collaborative and supportive, helping clients build self-awareness, emotional resilience, and meaningful change. My approach to care is collaborative and empowering. I work with clients to clarify their goals, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools that support emotional growth and meaningful change. Therapy is a supportive partnership where your lived experience, values, and strengths guide our work together.
Neurofeedback is able to help children, teenagers, and adults who have experienced Trauma, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), ADHD and Anxiety disorders as well as a variety of other mental health symptoms. Neurofeedback, also called EEG Biofeedback or brain training, helps train your brain to self-regulate and correct issues that impact your optimal functioning. A self-regulated brain improves the functioning of the central nervous system, mental performance, emotional regulation, and physiological stability. A dysregulated brain has difficulty calming down at appropriate moments, adding physiological symptoms.
Neurofeedback is able to help children, teenagers, and adults who have experienced Trauma, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), ADHD and Anxiety disorders as well as a variety of other mental health symptoms. Neurofeedback, also called EEG Biofeedback or brain training, helps train your brain to self-regulate and correct issues that impact your optimal functioning. A self-regulated brain improves the functioning of the central nervous system, mental performance, emotional regulation, and physiological stability. A dysregulated brain has difficulty calming down at appropriate moments, adding physiological symptoms.
James Staunton, LMFT – Marriage and Family Therapist
(Please note: Although the title includes “Marriage and Family,” MFTs are fully trained to work with individuals as well.)
I specialize in working with adults who are ready to explore unresolved issues from childhood or early adulthood—patterns that may still be shaping your relationships, emotions, or self-perception. You may be feeling stuck or simply want to better understand yourself and your life on a deeper level. I work with dreams from a Jungian standpoint and have 30 years of dreamwork experience.
James Staunton, LMFT – Marriage and Family Therapist
(Please note: Although the title includes “Marriage and Family,” MFTs are fully trained to work with individuals as well.)
I specialize in working with adults who are ready to explore unresolved issues from childhood or early adulthood—patterns that may still be shaping your relationships, emotions, or self-perception. You may be feeling stuck or simply want to better understand yourself and your life on a deeper level. I work with dreams from a Jungian standpoint and have 30 years of dreamwork experience.
I’m passionate about making therapy accessible & breaking the stigma of seeking help, especially with clients of color. My approach centers on building an empathic connection & meeting you where you are. Healing starts from within, which allows clients to build a strong foundation of self-care in their sessions. My clients learn useful coping skills as they work toward their goals. Clients often see increased self-awareness, resilience, & a deeper connection to their true potential. With compassion & care, I create a space where you can go from surviving to thriving! Book with me now by clicking on my website :)
I’m passionate about making therapy accessible & breaking the stigma of seeking help, especially with clients of color. My approach centers on building an empathic connection & meeting you where you are. Healing starts from within, which allows clients to build a strong foundation of self-care in their sessions. My clients learn useful coping skills as they work toward their goals. Clients often see increased self-awareness, resilience, & a deeper connection to their true potential. With compassion & care, I create a space where you can go from surviving to thriving! Book with me now by clicking on my website :)
I'm passionate about helping people explore their stories in creative ways to empower them to live fully and authentically. In therapy, I create a safe and sacred space where people can understand both their power and their pain, heal from the wounds and trauma of their pasts, and move forward in their lives into meaning, freedom and wholeness. I have an active, engaged, personal and empathic style, and I strive to help my clients feel comfortable and known.
I'm passionate about helping people explore their stories in creative ways to empower them to live fully and authentically. In therapy, I create a safe and sacred space where people can understand both their power and their pain, heal from the wounds and trauma of their pasts, and move forward in their lives into meaning, freedom and wholeness. I have an active, engaged, personal and empathic style, and I strive to help my clients feel comfortable and known.
Hi there, I'm Danielle! I’m a licensed clinical social worker, and I’m passionate about helping people feel supported, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. In our work together, I strive to create a safe and compassionate space where you can strengthen resilience, build healthy coping skills, and reconnect with your inner strengths. My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges, helping you move toward greater balance, confidence, and a more fulfilling sense of well-being.
Hi there, I'm Danielle! I’m a licensed clinical social worker, and I’m passionate about helping people feel supported, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. In our work together, I strive to create a safe and compassionate space where you can strengthen resilience, build healthy coping skills, and reconnect with your inner strengths. My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges, helping you move toward greater balance, confidence, and a more fulfilling sense of well-being.
Rachel Tarantino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel stuck in cycles of worry, doubt, or rituals that take over your day? Living with OCD or anxiety can feel exhausting, isolating, and overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone! My style is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I’ll help you face your fears step by step with compassion, humor, and practical tools as you take back your time, energy, and freedom. Remember you are not your mental health. You have a name, a personality, a history, and a story to tell. Therapy with me is about more than just coping; it’s about building confidence, self-compassion, and a life that feels authentic to you.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of worry, doubt, or rituals that take over your day? Living with OCD or anxiety can feel exhausting, isolating, and overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone! My style is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I’ll help you face your fears step by step with compassion, humor, and practical tools as you take back your time, energy, and freedom. Remember you are not your mental health. You have a name, a personality, a history, and a story to tell. Therapy with me is about more than just coping; it’s about building confidence, self-compassion, and a life that feels authentic to you.
My name is Karen Anderson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My practice is built around a strong belief in human resilience and the intrinsic capacity in each of us to overcome the challenges life brings. I have a passion for women’s reproductive and mental health issues and have over 35 years of experience in this area. I use Cognitive Behavioral and Strength-Based techniques in my work and provide a warm, compassionate, and empathic environment to individuals as an important way to make discussing difficult issues safe and build trust.
My name is Karen Anderson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My practice is built around a strong belief in human resilience and the intrinsic capacity in each of us to overcome the challenges life brings. I have a passion for women’s reproductive and mental health issues and have over 35 years of experience in this area. I use Cognitive Behavioral and Strength-Based techniques in my work and provide a warm, compassionate, and empathic environment to individuals as an important way to make discussing difficult issues safe and build trust.
Perhaps you are at this web site because you are experiencing a major life transition or grieving the loss of someone you love. Maybe you're feeling depressed, anxious, alienated, or numb. I have joined this web site because I would like to help. I love working with people as they examine their inner psychological worlds, life experiences, and hopes. I feel quite privileged to share in the journey to increased wholeness and the deeper sense of psychological well being.
Perhaps you are at this web site because you are experiencing a major life transition or grieving the loss of someone you love. Maybe you're feeling depressed, anxious, alienated, or numb. I have joined this web site because I would like to help. I love working with people as they examine their inner psychological worlds, life experiences, and hopes. I feel quite privileged to share in the journey to increased wholeness and the deeper sense of psychological well being.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to be your authentic self. I will give you room to access your own wisdom and help collaborate with you to make difficulties easier to sit with. I am passionate about seeing individuals for who they are and view treatment as a whole-person care model. I use a strength-based approach; I find what a person does well and assist in enhancing that skill. I often use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to be your authentic self. I will give you room to access your own wisdom and help collaborate with you to make difficulties easier to sit with. I am passionate about seeing individuals for who they are and view treatment as a whole-person care model. I use a strength-based approach; I find what a person does well and assist in enhancing that skill. I often use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice.
Preventative Health for Happy Families!
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
I've had the joy of working with children and families for nearly 20 years. I also am the founder/owner of "Preventative Health for Happy Families!" a boutique group practice specializing in Military Families. We embrace the philosophy of resiliency and take a strength based approach to motivate change. In session, we help with the development of basic life skills: management of difficult feelings, stress reduction, effective communication, parenting techniques, practical goal-setting, or improved problem solving. The end result? Thriving individuals, satisfied couples, cohesive families and happy children!
I've had the joy of working with children and families for nearly 20 years. I also am the founder/owner of "Preventative Health for Happy Families!" a boutique group practice specializing in Military Families. We embrace the philosophy of resiliency and take a strength based approach to motivate change. In session, we help with the development of basic life skills: management of difficult feelings, stress reduction, effective communication, parenting techniques, practical goal-setting, or improved problem solving. The end result? Thriving individuals, satisfied couples, cohesive families and happy children!
It is an inspiring and courageous step for someone to seek out support and help. Being part of that journey is an honor as a therapist. Life's challenges, transitions, and surprises are areas of growth that can have a positive impact on our lives when it has someone to guide and encourage us. Healing is a part of the journey for many, and as a therapist, being part of that uncharted territory is both exciting and daunting. Holding safe spaces for those in need of healing and growth is a privilege, which I am grateful for each day to be part of for those I serve.
It is an inspiring and courageous step for someone to seek out support and help. Being part of that journey is an honor as a therapist. Life's challenges, transitions, and surprises are areas of growth that can have a positive impact on our lives when it has someone to guide and encourage us. Healing is a part of the journey for many, and as a therapist, being part of that uncharted territory is both exciting and daunting. Holding safe spaces for those in need of healing and growth is a privilege, which I am grateful for each day to be part of for those I serve.
Not everyone feels safe in the world. For some, stepping outside their front door is like venturing into a battlefield. Their home is their sanctuary and their prison. For others, intrusive thoughts invade their mind in an unending loop of fear and doubt. Then, there are those constantly haunted by their past. You’re here because you understand what it feels like to be unsafe, anxious, and afraid. You feel restrained as the people and pieces of your life fall away. Hiding away, you’ve missed so many opportunities. The constant internal dialogue—Why can’t I just be normal?—is suffocating.
Not everyone feels safe in the world. For some, stepping outside their front door is like venturing into a battlefield. Their home is their sanctuary and their prison. For others, intrusive thoughts invade their mind in an unending loop of fear and doubt. Then, there are those constantly haunted by their past. You’re here because you understand what it feels like to be unsafe, anxious, and afraid. You feel restrained as the people and pieces of your life fall away. Hiding away, you’ve missed so many opportunities. The constant internal dialogue—Why can’t I just be normal?—is suffocating.
Finding the right therapist can feel like a big step, and I want you to know that you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and like you truly belong. Together, we will explore what’s meaningful to you and work toward the goals that matter most at your own pace.
Finding the right therapist can feel like a big step, and I want you to know that you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and like you truly belong. Together, we will explore what’s meaningful to you and work toward the goals that matter most at your own pace.
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Number of Therapists in San Diego, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in San Diego, CA who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Stress |
| 59% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 88% | Aetna |
| 73% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 60% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in San Diego, CA see their clients
| 55% | Online Only | |
| 45% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |